Legal (CLE)

The current year awaits a new wave of regulations under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The new CPRA provisions emphasize the heightened protocols for sensitive personal information, data collection, and data protection requirements.

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy involves numerous complex issues.  One of the most complex elements of a chapter 11 bankruptcy can be the treatment of executory contracts and unexpired leases.  The application of bankruptcy laws to the terms of a contract or lease can significantly alter the rights and obligations of all parties to the agreement.  A thorough understanding of how bankruptcy laws intersect with contracts and leases is critical for companies considering a chapter 11 restructuring, parties to an agreement with a financially distressed counterparty, and purchasers of bankrupt businesses, among many others. 

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Compliance Guide to OFAC’s Recent Sanctions Regulations.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Balancing Competition and Innovation Amid the Changing Antitrust Landscape.

The unceasingly evolving field of cannabis continues to bring complex regulatory challenges among businesses and legal practitioners. Although still illegal under federal law, several states and territories in the US have already legalized the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. In April 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. If passed by the Senate, the MORE Act would abolish criminal penalties for federal cannabis offenses, decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, and expunge past federal cannabis convictions.

The high level of stress and heavy workloads in the legal industry are drastically impacting the mental health of legal professionals. While the alarming rise in the number of affected lawyers has sparked preventive measures to nurture their mental health, other issues like stigma and fear of the negative implications on their careers are what hold lawyers back from speaking up. Thus, fostering awareness of the mental health challenges facing the profession and highlighting solutions are critical in upholding a meaningful workplace culture and work-life balance among lawyers.

One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective cross-examination can be an opportunity to test the reliability and credibility of witness evidence, expose weaknesses, and likely produce a favorable testimony. Thus, practitioners must develop sound strategies and calculated trial preparations to avoid disjointed cross-examination.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Data Security Management: Common Threats and Best Practices to Bolster Defenses.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: A Roadmap.

New and emerging technologies continue to bring opportunities to the insurance services sector. Besides enhancing actuarial and underwriting processes, insurtech is also a cost-effective way for insurance companies to launch new product developments and improve customer experience.

The Hatch-Waxman Act was originally designed to spur pharmaceutical innovation and increase consumer access to affordable drugs.

Companies engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions often don’t consider the multistate tax aspects of the deal until the transaction is ready to close. Retroactive sales tax exposure is one item addressed by the purchasing company in the due diligence process and often leaves the seller surprised at the discovery of unexpected liabilities.